sperm count
noun
biology
: the number of active sperm produced by a man's body
a low/high sperm count
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Arnold, who previously opened up about having infertility issues due to a low sperm count, agreed.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Research has linked higher stress levels with worse semen parameters, including lower sperm count and poorer sperm movement and shape.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
When the sperm count is low, the couple often moves on to IVF, said Smith, rather than taking the time to visit a man’s health specialist to identify and potentially address the causes of the low count.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mediterranean-style diet is linked with higher pregnancy rates and studies on sperm health show that nutrition, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins improve sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Research has linked higher stress levels with worse semen parameters, including lower sperm count and poorer sperm movement and shape.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
When the sperm count is low, the couple often moves on to IVF, said Smith, rather than taking the time to visit a man’s health specialist to identify and potentially address the causes of the low count.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
The Mediterranean-style diet is linked with higher pregnancy rates and studies on sperm health show that nutrition, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins improve sperm count, motility, and DNA integrity.
—Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Sperm count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20count. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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